It has also provided governments with revenue from tariffs.
The biggest losers from tariffs are consumers in the countries that impose the barriers.
Thus only a fraction of costs is recovered through revenues from tariffs.
The two governments are to decide by November on specific industrial sectors that could benefit from lower tariffs.
And by 1880, the trade was duty free from tariffs.
"Do you have any idea how the Emperor could raise more coins from tariffs?"
The only action that will save them now would be subsidy from the government and tariffs for imported steel.
"On that and a few other things, from tariffs to the money policy, I should imagine."
They note that American companies already benefit from high tariffs as well as quotas.
Although not common in modern times, governments have traditionally raised revenues from tariffs.